Patagonia and other adventure travel destinations

A blog for adventurers who like to travel in style

How to Overcome Flight Anxiety?

flight anxiety
5 minutos

Flight anxiety is more common than we think. It is believed that around one third of the population experiences this phobia, with intensities ranging from slight uneasiness to panic attacks. Here are some pieces of advice to overcome this feeling that may sometimes become disabling. Some Simple Tips to Make Flight Anxiety Go Away Stay […]

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What Famous Monuments Can You Visit in Patagonia?

famous monument patagonia
7 minutos

When we think about Patagonia it is common to imagine wild nature and its numerous natural parks, but what many people do not know is that the southern end of the American continent also hosts a number of famous monuments. There are historical sites, museums and many areas of interest. Below is a list of […]

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Endangered Marine Animals

endangered marine animals
5 minutos

Ironically, in the case of marine animals the larger the species, the more threatened they are. Man has played a sad role in the accelerated extinction of marine species. Intensive fishing is one of the main causes and its effect is much more important than you could think. Not only a large number of marine […]

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Senior travel in Patagonia: Why cruising is the best option

senior travel
7 minutos

The wild, untamed wilderness of Patagonia is a destination that should definitely be on your bucket list. With everything from vast, verdant grassland to majestic glaciers, the landscape in Patagonia is nothing short of breathtaking. What’s more, it’s the perfect place to get away from it all, with no cell reception, no internet, and complete […]

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Tips and tricks for a Patagonian vacation with a newborn

vacation with newborn
8 minutos

You might think that with a newborn baby, your days of adventuring are over. If you’re serious about exploring, the thought of waiting years and years to climb mountain peaks and sail open ocean again might be pretty crushing. However, this needn’t be the case – although taking a newborn baby into the wilderness may […]

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Cordero al palo: The quintessential Patagonia food

patagonia food
6 minutos

Exploring the wilds of Patagonia is for adventurous spirits – and the cuisine is all part of the excitement. In Patagonia food is largely based around meat dishes. The defining regional dish is cordero al palo, otherwise known as asado al palo. This name refers how Patagonians traditionally cook the lamb. To prepare cordero al […]

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How to get from Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls

buenos aires to iguazu falls
8 minutos

Iguazú Falls is one of the natural world’s most breathtaking sights. The power and volume of the waterfall are truly awesome, with 450,000 cubic feet of water gushing over the sheer cliff face every second. Iguazú is, in fact, a chain of 275 separate falls, spanning across nearly two miles. The falls lie on the […]

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A very brief history of Irish Chilean names

chilean names
6 minutos

O’Higgins, Mackenna, Lynch: these are just a few examples of significant figures in the history of a particular nation. However, if you immediately thought Irish history, you’d be mistaken – these are the names of important figures in Chilean history. In fact, one of them, Bernardo O’Higgins, is considered the father of modern Chile. Today, […]

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The importance of coral reefs: Why they’re crucial to the environment

importance of coral reefs
7 minutos

Coral reefs are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet. They support more species per square meter than any other environment. These delicate habitats include some 4,000 species of fish, 800 species of hard coral, and millions of microorganisms. What’s more, many marine biologists believe this is just the tip of the iceberg, […]

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Patagonian shrimp and other must-try Argentine seafood dishes

patagonian shrimp
7 minutos

What could be better than sampling some delicious fresh seafood in the Argentine sun? However, despite how appealing this might sound, seafood can be a bit of a blind spot for Argentinians. Most prefer heavy meat dishes like asado or cordero al palo – but pescetarians needn’t despair. Although Argentina is famous for its meat, […]

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